Why hanging bags of water

But back to the flies. A neighbor who moved here from the South introduced me to this method of repelling flies and we routinely have bags hanging here and there during the summer. We have horse flies too from a neighbor with 3 horses and they are nasty and big and I hate them.

I certainly will give this idea a try. The photos are my own. Some illustrate the post I welcome links to my blog or to any of my articles, but please do not copy my photos or content. A sincere thank you to everyone who supports this site by using my Amazon affiliate links and search box to purchase books and other items. Check out the hundreds of other articles in the Choosing Voluntary Simplicity article archives.

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You know, where there is a fly there may be a wave. Flies are not the only insects causing trouble right now either. Mosquitoes are becoming a problem as hot summer temperatures bring more people outdoors to work and play.

So far, no one has found a plastic bag of water to work on keeping them away so the Tennessee Department of Health is reminding all Tennessee residents to take steps to help prevent illnesses associated with mosquitoes. West Nile is a virus that can be carried by mosquitoes and prevention is the first line of defense.

Tennesseans should take precautions to protect themselves from West Nile Virus and other diseases transmitted by mosquito bites. Mosquitoes most likely to transmit WNV bite at dawn and dusk.

The best way to prevent WNV infection is to avoid mosquito bites. Here are some tips from the Department of Health that can help. The mosquito population is now at its peak in Tennessee and can remain active through October. It is important to take precaution and prevent mosquitoes from biting.

The general theory behind this method is that flies spot the moving reflections of the water in the bag, which they mistake for the actions of a predator, and are scared away. Some people may place a few pennies in the water bag in an attempt to further enhance the effect. Angela Ryczkowski is a professional writer who has served as a greenhouse manager and certified wildland firefighter.